Wilfred withrow biography
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It is with great sorrow that the AGO community mourns the loss of William “Bill” Withrow, who passed away on January 7, 2018, at the age of 91. A beloved member of the AGO community, Bill was Director of the Art Gallery of Ontario from 1961 to 1991.
“Bill Withrow was director for more years than the total tenure of all following directors combined.
Wilfred withrow biography
He left an indelible mark on the AGO. We are grateful for the many years Bill spent with the AGO and our hearts go out to Bill’s family and the art community about this tremendous loss,” said Stephan Jost, the AGO’s Michael and Sonja Koerner Director, and CEO.
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Withrow was born in Toronto on September 30, 1926, to Wilfred and Evelyn Gertrude Withrow. Bill’s relationship to the AGO began early. At age 7, he enrolled in a Saturday morning class at the Gallery, led by Group of Seven member Arthur Lismer.
Wilfred Withrow was a successful artist and Bill, following his father’s footsteps, won first prize at the Paris International